1998 Mazda Protege DX specs & colors
4dr Car
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MSRP
- 4dr Sdn DX Manual $12,145
- 4dr Sdn DX Auto $12,145
- 4dr Sdn LX Manual $13,545
- 4dr Sdn LX Auto $13,545
- 4dr Sdn ES Manual $15,295
- 4dr Sdn ES Auto $15,295
Key specs
Color options
Interior
No colors available
Packages
$1,575
Starting MSRP
- air cond,AM/FM stereo w/CD player/4 speakers
- carpeted floor mats
$0
Starting MSRP
- base vehicle only
Specifications
| EPA Classification | Compact |
| Front Wheel Size | 13 x 5 in |
| Rear Wheel Size | 13 x 5 in |
| Spare Wheel Size | 14 x 4 in |
| Front Wheel Material | Steel |
| Rear Wheel Material | Steel |
| Spare Wheel Material | Steel |
| Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) | 306 |
| Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) | 70 |
| Engine Type | Gas I4 |
| Displacement | 1.5L/91 |
| SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM | 92 @ 5500 |
| SAE Net Torque @ RPM | 96 @ 4000 |
| EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy | 32 MPG |
| Cruising Range - City | 362.50 mi |
| EPA Fuel Economy Est - City | 25 MPG |
| Fuel Economy Est-Combined | N/A MPG |
| Cruising Range - Hwy | 464.00 mi |
| EPA MPG Equivalent - City | N/A |
| EPA MPG Equivalent - Hwy | N/A |
| EPA MPG Equivalent - Combined | N/A |
| Estimated Battery Range | N/A mi |
| Drivetrain | Front Wheel Drive |
| Trans Type | AT1 |
| Trans Description Cont. | Automatic |
| Trans Description Cont. Again | Electronic |
| Reverse Ratio (:1) | 2.333 |
| Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) | 4.058 |
| Suspension Type - Front | Independent |
| Suspension Type - Rear | Independent |
| Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) | w/Lower Control Arms |
| Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) | w/Twin Links |
| Brake Type | Power |
| Brake ABS System | Not Available |
| Brake ABS System (Second Line) | N/A |
| Disc - Front (Yes or ) | Yes |
| Disc - Rear (Yes or ) | Not Available |
| Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness | 9.25 x 0.87 in |
| Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness | Not Available in |
| Drum - Rear (Yes or ) | Yes |
| Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx | 14.5 gal |
| Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx | N/A gal |
| Steering Type | Pwr Rack & Pinion |
| Steering Ratio (:1), Overall | 17.0 |
| Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) | 3.0 |
| Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb | 33.5 ft |
| Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall | N/A ft |
| Front Tire Size | P175/70SR13 |
| Rear Tire Size | P175/70SR13 |
| Spare Tire Size | T115/70D14 |
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. | Not Available lbs |
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. | Not Available lbs |
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. | Not Available lbs |
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. | Not Available lbs |
| Base Curb Weight | 2478 lbs |
| Passenger Capacity | 5 |
| Passenger Volume | 95.5 ft³ |
| Front Head Room | 39.2 in |
| Front Leg Room | 42.2 in |
| Front Shoulder Room | 54.3 in |
| Front Hip Room | 50.5 in |
| Second Head Room | 37.4 in |
| Second Leg Room | 35.6 in |
| Second Shoulder Room | 53.6 in |
| Second Hip Room | 53.6 in |
| Wheelbase | 102.6 in |
| Length, Overall | 174.8 in |
| Width, Max w/o mirrors | 67.3 in |
| Height, Overall | 54.4 in |
| Track Width, Front | 57.5 in |
| Track Width, Rear | 57.5 in |
| Min Ground Clearance | 5.91 in |
| Liftover Height | N/A in |
| Trunk Volume | 15.1 ft³ |
| Energy-absorbing steering column & instrument panel | Standard |
| P175/70SR13 all-season SBR tires | Standard |
| Rear compartment heater ducts | Standard |
| Height-adjustable front shoulder-belt anchors | Standard |
| **ALL STANDARDS ARE 1998 UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED** | Standard |
| Front wheel drive | Standard |
| Trip odometer | Standard |
| Remote fuel door release | Standard |
| Independent strut front suspension w/lower control arms, coil springs | Standard |
| 4-speed electronically-controlled automatic transmission w/OD | Standard |
| Center console w/storage tray, dual cupholders | Standard |
| Child safety rear door locks | Standard |
| T115/70D14 temporary spare tire (1997) | Standard |
| Intermittent windshield wipers | Standard |
| Passenger assist grips | Standard |
| 70 amp alternator (1997) | Standard |
| Automatic transmission shift interlock | Standard |
| Front stabilizer bar | Standard |
| 13" x 5" steel wheels w/bright minicaps | Standard |
| Side-impact door beams | Standard |
| Independent strut rear suspension w/Twin Trapezoidal Links, coil springs | Standard |
| City 25/hwy 32 (1.5L engine/4-speed auto trans) | Standard |
| Cloth upholstery w/matching door inserts | Standard |
| Lockable glove compartment | Standard |
| Rear center lap belt | Standard |
| 14.5 gallon fuel tank | Standard |
| 50 amp/hr battery (1997) | Standard |
| Break-away rearview mirror | Standard |
| Pwr-assist ventilated front disc/rear drum brakes | Standard |
| Energy-absorbing crumple zones | Standard |
| Flush-mounted halogen headlights | Standard |
| Trunk light | Standard |
| Tilt steering column | Standard |
| Rear window defogger | Standard |
| Protective body-side molding | Standard |
| Engine-RPM-sensing variable pwr-assist rack & pinion steering | Standard |
| 1.5L DOHC MFI 16-valve 4-cyl engine | Standard |
| Dual manual remote-control door mirrors | Standard |
| Breakerless electronic ignition system | Standard |
| Tinted glass | Standard |
| Reclining front bucket seats w/adjustable head restraints | Standard |
| Driver & front passenger air bag Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) | Standard |
| Fixed rear bench seatback w/outboard head restraints | Standard |
| 3-point safety belts for outboard positions | Standard |
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